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Senior Australian Shepherd Pressing Head on Wall: Neurological Concern?
I've noticed Sadie standing in the corner of the room pressing her forehead against the wall for several minutes at a time. She's done this 4 times today. She also seems a bit disoriented and walked past her food bowl like she didn't see it this morning. Is this something neurological? Should I bring her in urgently?
Senior Vizsla Drinking and Urinating Excessively: What Could It Be?
Copper has been drinking water constantly over the past two weeks - I'm refilling his bowl 4-5 times a day instead of the usual twice. He's also asking to go outside to pee every 2 hours, including waking me up twice at night. He had an accident in the house yesterday which he hasn't done since he was a puppy. Could this be diabetes or a kidney problem?
Why Is My Corgi Obsessed With Chasing His Tail?
Finn has developed an obsession with chasing and biting his own tail. It started as occasional spinning a few months ago but now he does it for 10-15 minutes at a time, multiple times per day, and has actually bitten his tail hard enough to make it bleed twice this week. I've tried distracting him but he goes right back to it. Could this be a compulsive disorder or is there something physically wrong with his tail?
Why Is My Boston Terrier Snorting So Much Lately?
Peanut has been having these strange episodes where she suddenly stops, extends her neck, and makes loud snorting/honking sounds like she can't breathe for about 30 seconds. It's been happening 2-3 times a day since I started using a new lavender-scented plug-in air freshener in the living room last week. Is this dangerous, and could the air freshener be triggering it?
Why Does My Huntaway Pee in the Lounge Overnight?
Roo is house-trained and can hold her urine during the day no issues, and at night too, if she is in our bedroom with us, with the door closed. But if we accidentally leave it open, without fail, she will go into our lounge and pee on the floor overnight. Why? Obviously, we are incredibly diligent to keep the door closed, but would love to be able to prevent this in the off chance we forget.
German Shepherd Puppy Separation Anxiety After Move?
Rocky has started becoming very anxious when left alone ever since we moved to our new apartment 3 weeks ago. He barks non-stop and has destroyed two crates by bending the bars. Is this separation anxiety triggered by the move, and how can I help him adjust?
Labrador Retriever Constantly Scratching Belly and Paws: Food Allergy?
Max has been scratching himself constantly for the past week, especially around his belly and paws. I've checked for fleas but don't see any. Could this be allergies to the new chicken-based food I switched him to?
Beagle Mix Has Diarrhea After Eating Trash: What Now?
Bella has had diarrhea for two days now after she ate leftover pizza crust and some chicken wings from the trash. Should I be worried about the cooked chicken bones, and what can I do to help her stomach?
Senior Golden Retriever Limping After Jump: What Should I Do?
Daisy has been limping on her front right leg for the past three days after she jumped off a dock into the lake during our hike. It seems worse in the morning when she first gets up. Should I bring her in for an X-ray to check for a sprain or fracture?
Senior Shih Tzu Won't Eat Kibble, Chewing Funny: Tooth Problem?
Charlie has stopped eating his regular food over the past few days, right after I noticed him chewing on the left side of his mouth funny. He'll eat soft treats like cheese but turns his nose up at his kibble and even canned food. Could he have a broken or infected tooth?